During
the period from June 18-22, 2024, teaching staff of Astana International
University took advanced training courses on the topic: “Introduction to
qualitative research methods”, organized by the Graduate School of Education of
Nazarbayev University. This course is specifically designed for social science
and education educators seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in
conducting qualitative research.
The
goal of the course initiatives is to contribute to the systemic transformation
of higher education institutions. This transformation involves a transition to
a new management model, the development of leadership and professional skills
of top managers, as well as managing complex processes of change in the
educational sector.
Particular
attention was paid to practical classes, which allowed students not only to
gain theoretical knowledge, but also to apply it in practice. The course
“Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods” became an important stage in the
professional development of teaching staff and helped to acquire valuable
skills and knowledge necessary for conducting qualitative research.
The
course syllabus includes topics such as qualitative research design, literature
review, data collection and analysis, as well as the basics of research ethics
and its importance for research quality and research integrity. Particular
emphasis is placed on practical training for deep immersion in qualitative
research methods.
Leading
teachers of Astana International University presented a project on the topic:
"Academic Writing: Challenges and Perspectives of Low-performing Students
at EMI Universities: A Case Study"
The
project is dedicated to researching academic writing and the difficulties faced
by low-achieving students at English-medium universities. In our study, we
tried not only to identify the main problems, but also to propose ways to
overcome them.
Colleagues
noted the significance of the topic and the high practical value of the data
presented. We hope that the results of our research will contribute to the
development of educational practices and will help students more successfully
adapt to the academic requirements of universities with English as the language
of instruction.
We
express special gratitude to young scientists from Astana International
University: Head of the department, senior lecturer Amangeldy Kazizov, senior
lecturer Aliya Asylbekova, senior lecturer Gulnur Kantaeva, lecturer Dinara
Kaharman, senior lecturer Aiman Aliyeva, senior lecturer Gulnara Kazieva,
lecturer Kamila Rakhmatulina, lecturer Malika Imangaliyeva, senior lecturer
Zhanna Sagitova, senior lecturer Gulnara Akhmetova, senior lecturer Aliya
Akimkhanova, lecturer Aktipan Tolstoy, lecturer Madina Nytmetova and senior
lecturer Aigerim Kazhigaliyeva.
The
President of Astana International University, Serik Irsaliyev, is committed to
the professional development of the teaching staff of his university. This
year, AIU lectures have already undergone training at GSENU in three programs
within the framework of the World Bank project: “Modernization of educational
programs”,
"Methodology
of teaching CLIL/STEAM",
"Leadership
in Education."